Once you are labeled ‘the best’ you want to stay up there, and you can’t do it by loafing around.
LARRY BIRDOnce you are labeled ‘the best’ you want to stay up there, and you can’t do it by loafing around.
LARRY BIRDI just shoot until I feel good.
LARRY BIRDI was always making decisions and they were easier decisions because I had control of the game.
LARRY BIRDThe one thing that always bothered me when I played in the NBA was I really got irritated when they put a white guy on me.
LARRY BIRDHe who has learned to trust nature finds need for ever fewer external directions. He will discard formula after formula, until he reaches the conclusion: Let nature take its course.
LARRY BIRDLeadership is getting players to believe in you. If you tell a teammate you’re ready to play as tough as you’re able to, you’d better go out there and do it..
LARRY BIRDThe best players will play. That’s the way it will always be.
LARRY BIRDFirst master the fundamentals.
LARRY BIRDI think it’s good for a fan base because as we all know the majority of the fans are white America. And if you just had a couple of white guys in there, you might get them a little excited.
LARRY BIRDA winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.
LARRY BIRDI’ve always been interested in jobs in the NBA. But I’ve been in this for 20 years and it might be time to do something else.
LARRY BIRDPush yourself again and again. Don’t give an inch until the final buzzer sounds.
LARRY BIRDWhen I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become a pro.
LARRY BIRDI think that takes it all. That’s the greatest thing you could ever achieve in your sport. So, I have been very fortunate to play on great teams, but the gold medal was probably the best.
LARRY BIRDAnytime you’ve got an opportunity to play for your country and win a gold medal,
LARRY BIRDStrength is not nearly as important as desire. I don’t think you can teach anyone desire. I think it’s a gift. I don’t know why I have it, but I do.
LARRY BIRD